Il Passatore

08/30/09

Great Food, Cute place

by dio21 at Citysearch

Great food, pasta dishes cooked perfectly served by a friendly staff. We were visiting from out of state and will make it a point to go back...soon!

• Pros: Fresh, tasty homemade pasta, relaxed atmosphere
• Cons: None

08/15/09

Worst experience ever

by foodreview81 at Citysearch

I felt compelled to write this review after having the worst dining experience of my life. Our party ordered two primi pastas to be followed by two secundi meats, and the waiter brought all four dishes out at the same time. When I explained that we wanted our pasta dishes served first followed by our mains, I was treated as though this was the most ridiculous idea in the history of dining. He said he would keep the plates “warm in the back,” including a steak originally cooked medium-rare. When the meat came out twenty minutes later, it was lukewarm and overcooked. Given his rude behavior, we paid a tip of 10%. We left the restaurant, but shortly thereafter, we realized an item was left behind, so I returned to retrieve it. As soon as I entered, this waiter approached me, and, in a raised voice, he asked if I was displeased with the service. In dramatic fashion so as to garner the attention of the entire dining room, he then walked behind the bar to the tip jar and dug out my tip to return it to me. I refused and will never again return to this restaurant.

02/18/08

Worth the trip!

by NYCEatzzz at Citysearch

What an off the beaten path Gem!! I ambiance was perfect, low lighting, exposed brick, warm candle-lit feel. We did three courses an appetizer, a pasta and a meat.. each one was perfectly portioned and superbly cooked. It almost felt like my Italian grandmother might have been hiding out in the kitchen cooking the meal. This little restaurant is one of those places you almost want to keep a secret in hopes that it will never loose that charm. I would suggest for anyone who gives it a try they must order one course a pasta dish. The pastas are home made and they literally melt in your mouth.

• Pros: Cozy and Small
• Cons: Small, it gets packed qucik.